The road to truth is long, and lined the entire way with annoying bastards.
—Alexander Jablokov

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Happy Happy Joy Joy

At least on the Big Kid front. :-) Will update you on the other two doods soon.Saw his pulmonologist yesterday. The news is fantastic.There is no extensive scarring on Big Kid's lungs. Or blood clots.He does have a touch of pulmonary hypertention, but it is not the primary kind, so it is treatable. We're going to have to work with the physical therapist on strengthening his chest walls.He will probably have to sleep with oxygen for an extended period (or unless he moves to sea level), but we have every reason to hope that with time and treatment, he'll be able to ditch the oxygen tanks during the day.Big Kid won't be able take stimulant medication for his ADHD, because it exacerbates the condition, but if comes between breathing and attention, he'll take the breathing. LOLThe doc was impressed with the kid's new attitude and committment to getting better. Thought he looked really good. Wants him to step up with the walking and weight loss, because that will only improve his condition.So AGAIN, I spent the drive back up the mountain in tears. But this time they were good ones. :-)

Hey Attila, That is the greatest news and a fab way to start the new year with Big Kid. So happy to hear the doc noticed and commented on all his hard work and good attitude. That's awesome.Happy tears are a good thing!xo jj